22 Dec 2020

Man who murdered backpacker Grace Millane can now be named

From Nine To Noon, 11:08 am on 22 December 2020
Grace Millane murder trial: Guilty verdict details

Grace Millane murder trial: Guilty verdict details Photo: RNZ / YouTube

The man who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane can now be named.

28-year-old Jesse Shane Kempson was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for the murder of Ms Millane, who was 21, and from Essex in the UK.

RNZ Reporter Sarah Robson has been following the case.